Hidden Gems of Italy

Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary Inclusions Highlights Fleet Testimonials Trip Notes

Includes return flights from Ireland. Dive into history and culture on a seven-night cruise aboard the MS Caledonian Sky. Travel from Valletta to Venice, visiting spectacular cities and towns along the Mediterranean, including Syracuse, Monopoli and Ravenna. Absorb stunning architecture on guided tours to fortified castles and cathedrals.

Route

VallettaVenice

Travel Information

8 Days Small Ship Cruise

Trip code EUTCCSVV8F

Itinerary

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Valletta to Venice

8 days / 7 night Small Ship Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Valletta, Embark Ship

Day 2

Syracuse

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Day 3

Crotone

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Otranto

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Day 5

Monopoli, Alberobello

Day 6

Ancona

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Day 7

Ravenna

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Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Venice

Trip Inclusions

Return scheduled flights from Ireland*

Seven nights on the MS Caledonian Sky

20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Explore six towns, villages and cities

Services of a Travelmarvel  Cruise Director and local guides

Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise

Transfers, port charges and tipping

Visit the hilltop town of Santa Severina in Crotone and explore Carafa Castle

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Carafa Castle

Explore Carafa Castle, a commanding Norman fortification in the hilltop village of Santa Severina.

What's On Board

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The ship Caledonian Sky and panoramic view of Valletta waterfront with Carmelite Church dome and St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral at sunset, Malta

Cruise aboard the MS Caledonian Sky

Explore captivating locations along Mediterranean coastlines including Spain, Italy and Greece aboard the boutique expedition ship, MS Caledonian Sky. With an average of just 100 passengers attended to by a crew of 70, gain a new perspective on cruising and spend less time waiting to embark or disembark. Dock right in the centre of cities and towns including Valletta, Porto and Santorini.

What our customers are saying

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.
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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.
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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.
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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...
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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.
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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.
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Trip Notes

This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group
Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
*Flights from Ireland are subject to flight and booking class availability
Prices are for cruise and return flights from the Ireland only

Hidden Gems of Italy